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Old Oct 25, 2005 | 04:50 PM
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could anyone answer this question i hav a 4 door mk4 escort and i want to fit a escort rs turbo and i wanted to know would if the car would be strong enough or would i need strut braces on front and rear thanks from karl
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Old Oct 25, 2005 | 04:58 PM
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the car will be strong enough but putting strut braces on will help,especially if you have hard suspension.
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Old Oct 25, 2005 | 05:01 PM
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thanks for that mate what suspension would u say to go for cheers from karl
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Old Oct 25, 2005 | 05:02 PM
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What can you afford.

All depends what you want to do in it, fast road,should think Koni's would be good enough.
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Old Oct 25, 2005 | 05:11 PM
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very true but if i am spending some money on getting it converted might as well spend some money cheers karl
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